11620/Post Practice Tea

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Post Practice Tea
Date of Scene: 11 June 2020
Location: The Coffee Bean - Manhattan
Synopsis: Time to catch up over a hot beverage
Cast of Characters: Phantasm (Drago), Willow Rosenberg, Buffy Summers, Bakeneko




Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
As the hotter months hit and the nearby University has fewer students to show for it, there is less of a crowd at the Coffee Bean. Which, is ideal for one Nick Drago as he comes in for a post session hot tea. No lines means a quick drink. And little crowd means the SOFA is free. Eee hee. Leaning back in the plush seat, Nick sips contentedly on the drink while his backpack rests at his feet.

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Enter Willow.

She looks around, but smiles, "Hey! For a minute, I thought nobody was around. Anybody else?" She plunks on the opposite end of the couch. "Phew. It's really hot out there."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
At the feeling of another body flopping onto the sofa, Nick blinks, turning his head to see Willow. "Ah no. I came here by myself. Had business in the area."

He offers a smile, "That heat makes the air conditioning in the building all the more enjoyable. So, how are you doing?"

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
She laughs, "No Buffy? Wow." Of course, she's kidding. "Actually, I just hoped to run into anyone. And you are the winner. Just a minute while I get a drinkâ?¦ need anything?" While she goes, her laptop and bag remain behind. She only a minute or two and she was back. "There. Iced tea."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"I don't think Buffy would have been part of vocal training." Nick replies, pausing to take a sip of the hot tea. As the cup lower he nods to the area of windows closest to where the University campus lies, "Pretty good music program over there."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"I don't know about that. Buffy has a good voice, better that me! Besides, she likes you. She came over just to hear you play."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"She did what now?" Nick asks, blinking at that, "You mean when I get called over to the Blue Lady, right?"

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"Well, yeah." Willow grins. "Now you're supposed how come *I* didn't come." She snickers. "Don't worry, I'm sure you are wonderful, and I will see you. Promise!"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"I wouldn't be wondering that because sometimes even I don't know if I'm popping in until the day of the gig." Nick replies, "One of the reasons I went for the job was BECAUSE it doesn't advertise when I'm playing there. But if I get enough advanced notice I'll be sure to send a message."

That stated, he fishes out his nokia. Which, looks different. This one doesn't have a smashed screen. "I can actually read them now."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow laughs, "Did they pay this time? By the way, that's a good phone."

"Usually I can't come. Watchtower." She shrugs. "Actually I wanted to talk to Buffy, about the other day."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Thomas always pays." Nick replies, "As for the phone, Wade and a few others have been bugging me about replacing the phone so, just did it as a belated birthday gift." He slides the phone back in. "So the clock store's got you working all hours, huh?"

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"No, the *Watchtower *. You know, Justice League of America? That. The Magic Box is usually on the weekends." She undoes her Birkenstocks and tucks then under her knees, on the couch. "So are you famous?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers steps into the coffee bean, yawning and stretching as she peers around. Another busy patrol night followed by a long double shift at the Blue has left her pretty exhausted and in need of coffee. Thankfully no crowd means she's first in line..

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick blinks. "Oh." He pauses. "OH." Well crap. "I'm sorry, It's probably stupid but I don't follow up a lot on hero stuff. I'll get the gist of what's on the news but I don't go browsing online for all the details. I spend most of my time practicing or working."

He's a bit unsure how to answer Willow's other question. "Well, depends on who you ask. I've given my share of autographs and been in my share of shows and albums but I'm not a big name." He pauses, a familiar sight catching his eye. "Well, speak of the Buffy..."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"It's okay, nobody really expects of me." Soft shrug. "But, ya, I'm supposed to be a junior member. Well, I put the junior in. Apparently the Justice League has very little magic users. So.."

"Oh, well, I'm not very big when it comes to rock and roll. Sorry." She followed his gaze. "Buffy!"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers peers around once grabbing her coffee and smiles and waves to the familiar faces, heading over, "Hey you guys! What's up?" she yawns again, rubbing her eyes, "Phew, I seriously need a vacation.."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick holds up his tea in a mock toast. "Hey Buffy. So far we've established I don't know squat about hero teams and Willow doesn't know much about rock and roll."

He tilts his head curiously, "So, why the need for a vacation?"

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow blushes. "I didn't even learn all the different ones that Daniel did, just the big names."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers smirks, cranking her neck, "Ohh you know, double shifts at the Blue, plus extra patrolling.." she yawns, "Havent even had time to take summer classes to catch up there..I dunno, I just want to do nothing for like, a month. That would be nice, relaxing.." with a sigh she flops down on one of the chairs, "Hero teams huh? Which in particular? And never imagined Wil was one for rock and roll.." she grins.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"She's not." Nick replies in confirmation, giving a nod, "She told me so." He pauses, glancing over to Willow with a grin before looking back to Buffy. "You think that's what you want. But after a week of nothing you'll be wanting to do SOMETHING."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow pouts, but even she wouldn't peg her as rock'n'roll. "Fine. I don't. But I do try when my friends are on the line. And the Justice League of America. I thought you knew?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers nods and grins, "Yeah, hows that going lately? Must be exciting! They're really lucky to have a talented magic user on their team.." she simply shrugs at Nick, "Would that be so bad? Everyone needs a vacation once in a while, don't remember the last decade I did..Honestly, I'd love to go camping or hiking, you know, normal stuff." with a shrug and tired sigh, she takes another long sip of coffe.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Who decided that was normal stuff?" Nick asks, lifting up his cup once more to sip his tea. "A vacation for me would probably just sleeping in and not going anywhere."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"Actually, we rescued Wo-- uhm, somebody. I helped attack all these arachnids, and opened a door so that we could escape without going to the beginning and do it all again. It was amazing." Willow frowns, "Why not take a weekend off, or even better, stay over at the cemetery?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers smiles at Nick, shaking her head, "Really? You'd want to stay at home? Wouldn't you rather go somewhere exciting and exotic, like Hawaii or Scotland or something?" she shrugs, peering at Willow with a slightly arched brow as she mentions a name then cuts herself off. "Ooh, that sounds fun, glad you came out of it okay, but I know by now that you can take care if yourself. That's pretty awesome, Wil!"

Bakeneko has posed:
Suddenly, a voice from nearby sounds off; chipper, girlish, and just slightly accented. "Or Japan!"

Rounding the gathering is none other than Katsumi, in typical skirt-tanktop-boots combo. She wears her typical relaxed, self-assured smile as she hounds for a seat. "What's going on? Planning a trip or somethin'?"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Seen it." Nick looks to Buffy giving a tired look, "Ten years of some form of music performance or acting gigs. I travel a lot for work and a number of locations involve long flights. I'd rather relax, read a book, and go sleep." He turns looking over to Katsumi, giving a smile, "Japan is nice. Ended up there for a few gigs last year."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow recognizes Katsumi, and waves, "Hi! Pull up a seat!" Of course, she doesn't give her half of the couch!

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers smiles, "Heey Kats! Glad to see you git my text! Ooh, now Japan would be very cool! Although I don't know a word of Japanese so you'd have to give me a crash course!" she grins, "Soo what you been up to lately?

Bakeneko has posed:
Katsumi Oshiro gives a bright, winning smile all around. And she absolutely pulls up a chair to join the group. "Japan's awesome," she confirms, leaning full-tilt into her native bias. She scooches a couple times to cinch in her position. And she appreciates Willow not paralyzing her this time! The brief, wry look she shoots the redhead might suggest they had something of a run-in before, but the Asian girl seems to be in good humor.

"Been fightin'. Ohmigod, I fought this person with-," she pauses to glance around, then back to the group in a more hushed tone, "-with, you know, superpowers? Totally beat'er. It felt /incredible/. She was just being a jerk, so I didn't try to put'er in jail or whatever, but I beat down someone with /powers/!"

Small fists lift just beneath her chin, and she lets out an excited, if muted squeal.

"Ah!" Bright magenta-hued eyes fixate on Buffy. "I have to go to Japan! I've /got/ to! All my things are there, and I haven't paid rent, and it could all be in the street!"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick frowns at the new information that Katsumi provides, "...Wait, you didn't set up payments for where your stuff was before you left the country?

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"That must have been exciting!" Willow listens,"Oh. Couldn't you just, you know, pay by telecheque?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers arches a curious brow at Katsumi, "Wow, I knew you had it in you! Though, maybe better to save your super strength for ghouls and vamps. Wouldn't want to.." she shakes her head, stopping herself, "Well that's cool, I mean it's kinda, liberating isn't it?"

As for Japan, she beams, "Ooh, we should go together! It'll be awesome! At least you can translate for me!"

Bakeneko has posed:
There's a glance to Nick first, then Willow. The spark behind those eyes has dimmed back with shame. "Ah-.. I.. can't. I'm out of money. Either I keep a roof over my head here for a few more days and have a rental car, or rent an apartment I'm not even in." She sinks back into her chair, her head bowing. "Time's caught up with me. No job. And it's.. tricky.. getting work while being an alien. I don't wanna get deported. I don't have anyth-.." Her gaze shifts sullenly to the side, secondguessing her honesty. They don't need to hear that. She sounds plenty vulnerable as it is.

"I just need to get my stuff. Somehow. It's-.. my stuff." Not what she intended to say, but it's what came out.

Her attention quickly turns to Buffy. "Can we?," she asks, an unmistakable note of hope in her voice. "I- I wouldn't mind doing that for you at all! I'll even be honest with the translating! Swear!"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick frowns, considering the sitation described and starts to pull out his phone. He glances down, checking the screen as he tabs through the menu options to get to the contacts listing.

"Hmm. Could I get your number, Katsumi?"